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Nice photos, @PhotoDB ! I like how an eclipsed moon appears more clearly spherical than an ordinary full moon, and your pictures are good examples. It looks like a floating marble. It was cloudy here in the San Francisco Bay Area, but not as cloudy as I thought. This picture was taken around...

Excerpt from Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) § 40102, Definitions: (41) “public aircraft” means any of the following: (A) Except with respect to an aircraft described in subparagraph (E), an aircraft used only for the United States Government, except as provided in section...

I've been unable to find any reference to 'passively' tethered drones, i.e., simply fixed to a stationary point. §44806 refers to Public Actively Tethered UAS, and the rules seem similar to untethered drones, with some differences. @Vic Moss I respect and admire your knowledge and experience...

§44801 (1) ... The term "actively tethered unmanned aircraft system" means an unmanned aircraft system in which the unmanned aircraft component— (A) weighs 4.4 pounds or less, including payload but not including the tether; (B) is physically attached to a ground station with a taut...

§44801 (7) The term "public unmanned aircraft system" means an unmanned aircraft system that meets the qualifications and conditions required for operation of a public aircraft. 49 USC Ch. 448: UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS uscode.house.gov

Would a drone fixed to a zipline or other such stationary point be subject to the same rules as moored balloons and kites?

Thanks! I am lucky for the chance to fly such a beautiful location!

I agree, @TommyP. Much of this area burned last summer, but is already showing signs of renewal. Yes, @Effects, this is Napa County, east of town.

On my monitor, the YouTube post (#1) is characterized by stutter and blur, especially in 'full screen.' The Vimeo post (#12) looks almost like the original file, even in full screen, smooth and sharp. Do other monitors disagree?

Comparing Vimeo to YouTube. Original post on YouTube, this is Vimeo.

You're a lucky new pilot when your old friend is a ranch manager in Northern California Wine Country.

Yes, @SpitFire, perfect for practice, clear views, open space at all altitudes, from the rolling hills on up. Formerly the city dump. Is it difficult to fly in the Windy City in winter? Wow, @micinqld, helluva spot! You're gonna fly from there to another mountain? I'm looking forward to that!

Looks like a fine place to be a pilot, and not a bad place to be a pig! Here's hoping you can get that red/green flashing worked out. I'm looking forward to your next video.

Thank you, @TommyP! Practicing every chance I get!